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Indianapolis Star
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Sweets & Snacks Expo is a tasty convention
Cristina Martin Del Campo, left, and Marisol Gallegos Sanchez, from Cancun, Mexico, pose for photos next to a display during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Reid Bewski, with Dale's Candy Co. in Winnipeg, Canada, poses for a photo by an M&M display during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Dubai Chocolate is found with this Belle's Gourmet Popcorn at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar People enter the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Chewbie, the Hi-Chew mascot, is lead through the halls during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Nykeema Randolph, with Mondelez International, Inc. in East Hanover, NJ, shows glow-in-the-dark Sour Patch Kids candies during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Nykeema Randolph, with Mondelez International, Inc. in East Hanover, NJ, shows glow-in-the-dark Sour Patch Kids candies during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Jay Lewis, from left, and Alisha White try fine chocolate candies with Sjaak Huurman at the Ickx and Pralibel Belgian Chocolatiers booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Ickx and Pralibel Belgian Chocolatiers fine chocolates are on display during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Cesar Gallego, center, with the Pagasa Group, shows cookie decorating kits during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Antonio Sardinas tries a David protein bar during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Ryan Compagnone tries a David protein bar during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Jose Juan Gonzalez Zapata, left, with The Fini Company, shows some Fini candy to Caroline Lynch, with the Frankford Candy LLC, during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar June Race, with Pop Daddy Snacks, discusses products with people during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Alyssa Rice watches the Bee Great booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company is from Churubusco, Ind. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar These are some of the Bee Great items seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company is from Churubusco, Ind. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Cute as a Cupcake jars are on display during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The cupcakery and bake shop is in Merrillville, Ind. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Michelle Wainwright, center, shows Cute as a Cupcake jars during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The cupcakery and bake shop is in Merrillville, Ind. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Sue Toy, right, tries a sample of Cute as a Cupcake's cupcake in a jar, during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar This is a Cute Bear Fan, at the Indiana Import LLC booth, seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar These are Rock Paper Scissors toys with candy, at the Indiana Import LLC booth, seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Yechiel Weiss, center, shows Stern's and Korn's Bakery items during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Ezee Freeze freeze n' peel fruit pops, won a Most Innovative New Product award at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Mayer Mittelman, with Easy Pops, shows an Ezee Freeze freeze n' peel fruit pop during at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Kelsey Clafflin, with Easy Pops, opens an Ezee Freeze freeze n' peel fruit pop during at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Nina Harris Alabanza, right, misses at getting a prize with the claw grabber game at the Tony's Chocolonely booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Abigail Bramble, center, watches. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Nieka Zupfer misses at getting a prize with the claw grabber game at the Tony's Chocolonely booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Crackle Crunch candies are displayed during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Freeze dried 1Up candy is displayed during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A variety of Pirucream treats are shown for tasting during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Jail Breaker Brands potato chips are displayed for tasting during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Original Mingua Beef Jerky is shown for tasting during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Marcos Thomas tries a Jail Breaker Brands potato chip during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar The Silver Crane Co. items for food gifting are seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company received The King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2025. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar The Silver Crane Co. items for food gifting are seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company received The King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2025. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar The Silver Crane Co. items for food gifting are seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company received The King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2025. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Cassandra Harvey, with Mars Wrigley North America, shows freeze dried Skittles Pop'd during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Cassandra Harvey, left, and Jayson Latham, with Mars Wrigley North America, show freeze dried Skittles Pop'd during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Brady Anderton, right, laughs with a Tru Fru LLC colleague during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Bazooka Joe blows a big bubble and waves during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Matthew Neeley spins a Juicy Drop prize wheel during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Photos are taken at the Iconic Candy booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A display at the Candy Dynamics booth is seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Crowds enjoy the colorful and tasty Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Chase Berry-Rivers takes it all in as he wanders the aisles during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Crowds enjoy the colorful and tasty Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar People gather at the Ferrara Candy booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Niala Gobin poses for a photo on an Oreo swing during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces 2025 Most Innovative New Product Awards Winners
INDIANAPOLIS, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweets & Snacks Expo announced today the winners of the 2025 Most Innovative New Product Awards, recognizing excellence in 12 categories and showcasing the broad range of innovative offerings across the candy and snack industries. "The Most Innovative New Product Awards are a celebration of the creativity and ingenuity that keeps people coming back to the candy and snack aisles," John Downs, president & CEO of the National Confectioners Association, the host organization for Sweets & Snacks Expo, said. "Consumers turn to confectionery and snack products to add a little sweet or salty touch to special occasions and everyday moments. This year's MINPA winners are outstanding examples of the ways in which the confectionery and snack industries are delivering products to meet consumers where they want to be met." This year, a record number of products – more than 400 total – were submitted for consideration in a variety of categories, with retail leaders specializing in these powerhouse categories serving as judges. Beginning May 13, these products will be on display in the Featured Product Showcase at the Sweets & Snacks Expo. The Most Innovative New Product Awards Winners are: Best in Show: Belle's Gourmet Popcorn Matcha Latte Popcorn Small Business Innovator: Nomad Snacks Pad Thai Flavored Ready-to-eat Popcorn Chocolate: Pop & Sol Coconut Flaked White Chocolate Covered Cashews Gourmet/Premium Confections: Mattigan's Dubai Style Chocolate Spread Gum & Mints: breathROX Popping Breath Mints – Blue Raspberry Gummy Candy: Nerds Juicy Gummy Clusters – Strawberry Punch Non-Chocolate Candy: Juicy Drop® Gummy Mystery Cube 5oz Original Flavor Novelty/Licensed: Ezee Freezee Freeze-n-Peel Strawberry Pop Seasonal: Amos Tastysounds JinglePop Graffiti Meat Snacks: Bavarian Meats Original Lil' Landjaeger Individually Wrapped Stick Salty Snacks: Belle's Gourmet Popcorn Dubai Chocolate Popcorn Savory Snacks: Snak Club Ramen flavored Snack Mix Sweet Snacks: Chunk Nibbles Toffee Sweet & Salty Clusters Baked Goods: Trashy Gourmet Shortbread Cookies with Mini Strawberry Boba from Molly Bz Cookies To set up an interview with a Sweets & Snacks Expo spokesperson, please email candy@ Visit the official Sweets & Snacks Expo Media Kit for more information on the show and media resources. About Sweets & Snacks ExpoThe Sweets & Snacks Expo is the premier event for the confectionery and snack industries. Featuring new product launches, business-building solutions, and merchandising innovations, this annual trade show brings together qualified candy and snack retail professionals and company representatives who showcase the latest in candy and snack products. The event is sponsored by the National Confectioners Association. Learn more at About the National Confectioners Association (NCA)The National Confectioners Association is the voice of the U.S. confectionery industry. Our member companies create moments of joy with chocolate, candy, gum, and mints, drive $54 billion in retail sales, and add a little sweetness to life. NCA champions policies that help candy makers and other stakeholders in this unique category thrive while reminding consumers that chocolate and candy are treats. Learn more at or follow NCA on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Media Contact:candy@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sweets & Snacks Expo Sign in to access your portfolio
